Monday, December 20, 2004

RAY




Biography

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Jamie Foxx: Ray Charles Robinson
Sharon Warren: his mother Aretha
Kerry Washington: his wife Della Bea
Aunjanue Ellis: Mary Ann Fisher, a blues singer
Regina King: Margie Hendricks, member of Ray's backup group The Raelettes

REVIEW
An excellent portrayal of one of the key artists who was instrumental in changing music as we know it today. Jamie Foxx’s performance is so good you think you’re watching the real thing. The film doesn’t gloss over the fact Ray Charles was something less than a perfect husband…we get to see him as he really was. For fans of Ray Charles the sound track alone will be reason enough to see the film.

CLASSIFICATION
for depiction of drug addiction, sexuality and some thematic elements.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
While talking to Ray in their home, Bea’s necklace is off to one side. When the scene shifts to a close-up, it’s now nicely centered.

While recording Georgia, Ray Charles is listening using only the right earphone. Between cuts, the other earphone moves by itself to being part way on or completely off his left ear.

P.S.
It’s a long movie (2½ hours) so stock up before going into the theatre.

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